Ask the Experts with Alka

Alka Sharma introduces Roy Linham, who shares insights on how sports discipline and mindset contribute to business success. They discuss the importance of knowing your numbers and reading the room in real estate. Roy emphasizes humor and the power of leveraging networks. The conversation addresses common misconceptions about real estate agents and offers advice for aspiring professionals. They explore future trends, including the impact of AI on real estate. The episode concludes with Roy's closing thoughts and information on how to connect with him, followed by an outro and call to action.

Join Alka Sharma as she talks with Lori Vann about her journey and the founding of Van Wellness Group. They explore the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, focusing on nonsuicidal self-injury, debunking myths, and addressing overlooked factors. Lori shares insights on loneliness, burnout prevention, and sustainable wellness strategies. They also discuss business strategies for mental health professionals, leadership in healthcare, AI applications, and the use of robots in elderly care. The episode wraps up with how to connect with Lori online.

Alka Sharma is joined by Sue Ann Hickey to explore her journey into naturopathy and the transformative power of body typology. They discuss the historical background of body typology and how it aids in navigating conflicting diet information. Sue Ann highlights the importance of movement and introduces Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) as a tool for stress management. The episode covers dietary recommendations based on body type, factors affecting weight loss, and misconceptions about cholesterol. Sue Ann shares client success stories and offers insights into her work. The conversation concludes with information on connecting with Sue Ann and accessing her book, followed by closing thank yous.

Alka Sharma introduces Casey Ferrand McGee, who shares her journey from early media exposure to becoming an award-winning journalist. The discussion covers the challenges posed by social media in modern journalism and the emotional impact of storytelling. Casey offers insights into effective storytelling and common mistakes in journalism, along with strategies for breaking into the media industry. They explore adapting storytelling for diverse audiences, observing media trends, and pivotal career moments. Casey also shares budget-friendly tips for aspiring journalists and ways to maximize online platforms. The episode highlights her book "Curly Girl, My Coils of Love," and concludes with information on where to find more about Casey.

Alka Sharma welcomes Asaf Darash to discuss the journey and evolution of RegPack. Asaf shares the inspiration behind its development, detailing how it transformed into a payments platform. They explore enhancements like installment plans and automation to boost user experience. Asaf offers entrepreneurial insights, highlighting the influence of his academic background. The conversation covers lessons for organizations and RegPack's impact, along with leadership insights and personal motivation. The episode concludes with Asaf's final thoughts, ways to connect with him, and closing remarks.

Alka Sharma welcomes Christine Genovese to discuss her career transformation and the influence of losing her corporate job. Christine shares insights on soul intelligence and its significance in career transitions, holistic health, and functional medicine. They explore innovations in modern medicine, focusing on frequency, vibration, and serotonin. Christine outlines techniques for energy shifting, goal achievement, and daily practices for stress management. The conversation highlights the gut-brain connection, empowering healthcare professionals with soul intelligence, and the future integration of holistic health with AI. The episode concludes with Christine's contact information, book details, and closing remarks.

Alka Sharma welcomes Zoraida Morales to share her transformative journey through cancer. Zoraida discusses her diagnosis, coping with grief, healthcare challenges, and balancing work-life during treatment. The conversation explores how divorce and cancer influenced her personal growth, leading to her shift toward cancer coaching. Zoraida outlines her coaching approach's three pillars, emphasizing self-care and transformation through diet. They discuss balancing entrepreneurship with self-care, addressing divorce stigma, and the importance of support systems. The episode concludes with Zoraida's final message, contact information, and words of encouragement.

Alka Sharma welcomes Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst to discuss emotional needs and developmental differences in early childhood. The conversation explores the impact of trauma on young children and therapeutic approaches to address it. Emphasizing resilience and emotional health, they delve into writing with empathy and tackling childhood isolation. Dr. Vanderhorst highlights trends in trauma-informed care and the significance of group support. They discuss personal journeys through trauma, the importance of past experiences in therapy, and how preschoolers respond to trauma, fostering emotional brilliance. The episode concludes with ways to connect with Dr. Vanderhorst and closing remarks.